Tag: Economic Status
Most Pivotal Trials of New Drugs Recruit From Low-, Middle-Income Countries
Percentage of participants recruited from low-, middle-income countries was 8, 36, and 17 percent for cancer, cardiovascular, neurology trials
Disparities Seen in Treatment of Middle Ear Infections in U.S. Children
Socially disadvantaged children less likely to receive treatment for recurrent or suppurative otitis media
Cancer Mortality Up With Residential Racial, Economic Segregation
Segregation was associated with increased mortality for 12 of 13 cancer sites examined
Challenges ID’d for Homeless People With Schizoaffective Disorder
Diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder is evolving; homeless patients have frequent visits to health care services, especially emergency department
One in Five U.S. Adults Report Household Food Insecurity
Rates higher among families with children and among Black and Hispanic individuals
Cumulative U.S. Economic Loss From Smoking Equals 4.3 Percent of GDP
On average, states lost $1,100 per capita income annually from cigarette smoking
Odds of Fair/Poor Health Up for Low-Income Cancer Survivors
Low-income survivors also have increased odds of not being able to see a doctor, reduced odds of having health insurance coverage
Medical Debt Tied to Worsening of Food, Housing Insecurity
Risk factors for medical indebtedness include hospitalization, disability, high deductible, Medicare Advantage, and no insurance coverage
History of Eviction Linked to Child Developmental Risk
History of formal or informal eviction linked to increased odds of child developmental risk, hospital admission from emergency department
City Soda Taxes Do Not Cut Overall Sugar Intake
Following Philadelphia soda tax, increases were seen in purchases of sugary foods
